Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-3 - CEMETERIES, PRENEED DEALERS, AND MERCHANDISE DEALERS
Subject 590-3-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Rule 590-3-1-.19 - Criminal History Access and Confidential Law Enforcement Informers

(1) The Secretary of State's investigators who are certified as peace officers by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council are authorized to request access to criminal history files maintained by any state or federal law enforcement agency.

(2) Criminal history information that the Secretary of State's investigators obtain from state or federal law enforcement agencies shall be securely maintained by the Secretary of State and his or her staff and shall be confidential.

(3) Any access to such criminal history information shall be made in accordance with applicable laws, conditions, and limits imposed by the providing enforcement agency.

(4) The Secretary of State may determine, in his or her sole discretion, whether the identity of a confidential informer shall be disclosed. The Secretary of State shall take into account the public interest and the safety and security of the confidential informer.